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F-250 super crew, 8’box, Lariat trim level. Since I’m not on the hook for nonsense I’ll take the oil burner.

That big old truck is what I wish my F-150 was. I really value bullet proof in basic transportation. I went XL package ( utility truck ) with just a couple nods to comfort. I like many of the shiny things but “needeth not the hassle”.


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The last 10 years I've been satisfied with Jeep JK models. 75000 on a used 2008 then 47000 on this 2015 bought new, zero days out of service.

My driving style has changed over the decades.

As rural resident it serves all my needs with or without attaching the Bantam ammo trailer for various chores.


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Posts: 9880 | Location: sunny Orygun | Registered: September 27, 2009Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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My daily driver is a Nissan NV2500 HD with the 350 under the hood. Electrical socks on it but it gets up and goes. If you decide to start driving a work van. I'd consider other options.

My weekend vehicle, which would be an excellent DD is a 2019 Fusion Sport. Fast as shit (best in class), comfortable, roomy, huge trunk, tech out the wazoo. Discontinued so you can get a $42k car for $31k. I absolutely LOVE mine. It does go through some gas though to feed all 325 of those hungry ponies.



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R8 Decennium (stretching the point with jhe888). There is a substitute for Porsche...




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Posts: 2746 | Location: The Shire | Registered: October 22, 2011Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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What I currently drive:

1995 BMW 525 with a manual transmission. The most reliable car I've ever owned and great in the snow.

Silent


Awesome car...I have always like the design, thought about grabbing a 540 years ago but was nervous about taking on someones else problems

I think a current 330D wagon with the M sport package would work very nicely....or maybe a E400 Wagon
 
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Porsche GT2RS. Oh well, for the time being, I will settle for my 997.2S.

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I'm happy with my current 2006 Mustang GT, although I would prefer a somewhat peppier engine (it has a 4.6L V-8). My previous GT (1986) had the 5.0L V-8 and it was very nice.

If I could have what I wanted, it would be a vehicle with a big V-8 and unrestricted exhaust (no cat)--I want it to THUD (not roar); some muffling would be allowed, to tone down the highs. For a while I had a 1977 F-150 with a 460cid and custom dual exhausts--now that was my ideal! It was stolen from my workplace--bummer.

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Posts: 27911 | Location: Dallas, TX | Registered: May 08, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Really? Almost two years?
I'm happily reading along when I come upon JAllen's post about his LS430. What the heck???


BTW: I miss that guy.


Me too. Everytime I first think who the hell is posting with his name...
 
Posts: 4954 | Location: middle Tennessee | Registered: October 28, 2008Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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My 2000 Ford F250 has been super reliable as a daily driver. We just picked up a 2012 Audi Q5. I am in love with this machine! Driving is fun again! 3.2L V-6 that has get up and go, handling is good, it's not an SQ5, but isn't tippy feeling. Of course, it isn't the Porsche 911 I will have some day...
 
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The word "reliable" and German automobile shouldn't even be in the same paragraph. Germans can't build a reliable automobile.

I'd take a 2017 Toyota Camry, Corolla or Civic with a 5spd stick over ANYTHING German.

German cars are made for people who will get rid of them in 3yrs on a (f)lease or for people who enjoy tinkering around with their car continually.

I say the above with sincere regret, as I really love how German cars look, but common sense tells me they are an absolute waste of money. I LOVE 911s but sincerely doubt they would be as reliable as most popular Jap cars.
 
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that with nothing more than routine maintenance ... dead nuts reliable?

If that's the single criteria for the daily, then it'd be a Toyota. Nothing more to say.

Since the topic was about 'daily driver' the implication is there is another fun car in the garage. That's another topic altogether. Wink
 
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The Bentley Mulsanne W.O. Edition by Mulliner




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2019 Toyota 4Runner Limited to replace my 2004 4Runner Limited which has been absolutely flawless and without problems.


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that with nothing more than routine maintenance ... dead nuts reliable?

If that's the single criteria for the daily, then it'd be a Toyota. Nothing more to say.

Since the topic was about 'daily driver' the implication is there is another fun car in the garage. That's another topic altogether. Wink


The point of the thread was not to pick a vehicle that is already solidly reliable.

It was if you could magically take a notoriously expensive maintenance hog magically reliable and inexpensive to maintain what would you drive.
Presuming you could actually afford the purchase of the car.


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The word "reliable" and German automobile shouldn't even be in the same paragraph. Germans can't build a reliable automobile.

I'd take a 2017 Toyota Camry, Corolla or Civic with a 5spd stick over ANYTHING German.

German cars are made for people who will get rid of them in 3yrs on a (f)lease or for people who enjoy tinkering around with their car continually.

I say the above with sincere regret, as I really love how German cars look, but common sense tells me they are an absolute waste of money. I LOVE 911s but sincerely doubt they would be as reliable as most popular Jap cars.

Wow! I can see that responding would be a waste of time, so...have a nice day


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Posts: 13761 | Location: Wyoming | Registered: January 10, 2008Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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After renting a 2019 F150 for the weekend in Vegas, I think I could go for this form of vehicle as a DD. I loved how my tall frame fit in the cab, and there was still rear seat leg room for guests (or grandkids). I was pleased with the isolation from the road. I successfully maneuvered the Hoover Dam parking garage ramps without incident, even as large as the truck is. Maybe as I approach retirement I'll buy one.


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Posts: 5273 | Location: Commonwealth of Virginia | Registered: January 15, 2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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With sticking with something a person could actually afford, I don't know what they're going for now, but a few years back a decent low miles Ferrari 308 could be had for around $30K.

Take out all the repairs and nit-picky wonky problems that carbureted exotics can have, and I'd be about that life. Magnum PI style. A manual - of course - in write me a ticket-red with the tan leather interior too! Cool

I know they aren't super fast or high performance by today's standard, but there will always be an element of refinement and grace about them, at least to my eye.
 
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I'm #1 on the Butte MT dealer's list for the 2020 RS6 Avant. 590 HP V8 twin turbo, AWD Quatro. Might have to sell the 2019 Bullitt Mustang, but will try to keep both and be cash poor.

 
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I love my 2006 Honda S2000 but would be giddy if I could trade up to a 911GT.



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2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro with decent tires. My current Tacoma is getting older.


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